Codga Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Looking at the Boardmasters lineup and like the idea of Chemical Bro's. But I hear Boardmasters is just full of teenagers. Is that the case? I'm in my 40s and would rather not be referred to as "gramps" for 3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypothalamus Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Hey, dont let that thought put you off. I went to boardmasters 2017 aged 19. Whilst from memory it appeared the majority (70% guess) of those attending were 16-25, i also noticed many instances of parents with their children at the main stage, beach, and a few smaller stages. If you want to avoid areas densely populated with teenagers, avoid the dance tent. Presuming you're camping - It is noisy late into the night, so if that's a problem, of course, just mind who you're pitching your tent next to Comparing the 2017 and 2018 line up, the same musical prerequisites are being met eg. Chem bros for Jamiroquai (fun older act), Kano for giggs (grime), Gorgon City for Annie Mac (house) etc. Hence expect a similar crowd in terms of age range this time too From my experience, the crowd at boardmasters is overall a friendly one, i'd definitely recommend it to families and without doubt people in their 40's would enjoy it. The staggering beach setting contributes to a relaxed atmosphere during the day. If anyone in a crowd calls someone out for attending because of their age, they're a bit of a dick aren't they!? Edited February 22, 2018 by hypothalamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammie81 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, hypothalamus said: If anyone in a crowd calls someone out for attending because of their age, they're a bit of a dick aren't they!? Easy for you to say Junior. Pops may have a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypothalamus Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, cammie81 said: Easy for you to say Junior. Pops may have a point. If i hear gramps being bullied, i'll rally my fellow youths to support him 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FestivalNewbie7 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I know a group of guys who went last year, all late 30s, and they had a great time... does that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurenkfj Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 We've just bought tickets - 3 in our mid 30s; 1 in his 40s - so you won't be alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molkie Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 My friend runs a pre-pitch campsite inside the festival, with tents saved from other festivals - it's like £50, so it's deffo not glamping, but the price tends to bring in a slightly older crowd and lots of solo travellers - might be a way to make new friends and not be surrounded by kids! I think his site is camplight.co.uk - say hi from me if you go ahead with it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 I’ve friends in their mid-30s who go every year and have a ball. I think you’d be fine. (And if not, there’s always the bar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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